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With pristine lakes, waterfalls, parks and impeccable natural beauty, the Finger Lakes region in the northwestern portion of New York State near Lake Ontario is a well-known tourist attraction. The wine country region spans over 14 counties, and the Yates region has the highest concentration of vineyards outside of California, according to the Finger Lakes Visitors Association. Finger Lakes Wine Country also offers several excellent wine trails, including the Seneca Lake and Keuka Lake trails. The Finger Lakes spread over 9,000 square miles and is a destination for both the cultural and outdoor enthusiast with more than 135 museums, 80 art galleries and a national forest. There are more than 300 bed and breakfasts and many hotels in the area catering to most every budget. Favorite cities to visit include Auburn, Corning, Seneca Falls and Watkins Glen because of their proximity to vineyards.

The Holiday Inn Auburn

The Holiday Inn Auburn (hiauburn.com) offers guests 165 guest rooms and two suites with whirlpool tubs. Each room has basic amenities, and guests also have access to an indoor swimming pool and fitness center. Located within walking distance to the Seward House & Museum and the Louis Comfort Tiffany-designed Williard Memorial Chapel, the hotel is also conveniently near the Cayagu Wine Trail, part of the Wine Country. The hotel is tailored for the visitor and business traveler alike and offers conference and banquet facilities. The hotel is also home to an authentic Irish pub, McMurphy's, that serves both Guinness and wines from the region.

Finger Lakes Waterfall Resort, Burdett

This is the only resort (fingerlakeswaterfallresort.com) in the region that has its own private waterfall. Located in Burdett and close to Watkins Glen, the resort allows visitors to choose their style of accommodation, from the motel room to the cozy cabin. Guests can enjoy the sunset from the property's several decks. Visitors can choose from eight cabins that come equipped with amenities that include one or several king beds (depending on the size of the cabin), refrigerator, private deck, cable television and daily housekeeping services. Wireless Internet service is available in some cabins. Guests who do not want to stay in cabins can stay in motel rooms, which have full or partial views of the lake and come with similar amenities to those found in the cabins. several dining options are just a few miles away, including the Castel Grisch restaurant, located on a hill overlooking Seneca Lake, and the Village Marina Bar & Restaurant.

The Radisson Hotel, Corning

Located in downtown Corning, the Radisson Hotel (radisson.com) caters to both the leisure and business traveler. The hotel offers an indoor pool, fitness center and outdoor whirlpool tub. The hotel is located near the Corning Museum of Glass and close to the Finger Lakes Wine Country. All rooms are non-smoking and come well-equipped with amenities that include wireless Internet access, spacious work desks and ergonomic chairs, as well as cable and flat-screen televisions. The hotel also provides meeting spaces and conference rooms that have high-speed Internet and catering. A limited number of pet-friendly rooms are available. The hotel's restaurant, Grill 1-2-5, serves regional specialties, as well as wines from the Finger Lakes region.

Hotel Clarence, Seneca Falls

Located in downtown Seneca Falls which is part of the Wine Country region, the Hotel Clarence (hotelclarence.com) is a luxury, four-star boutique hotel exuding a contemporary feel in the Finger Lakes region. Freshly renovated in 2009, the hotel offers fine dining options to visitors who can take advantage of the Divine Kitchen & Bar, which features several fine wines and craft beers from the region. The Clarence offers 48 boutique rooms with luxurious pillow-top beds, down duvets and pillows, as well as terry cotton robes. The hotel also offers meeting rooms for business travelers, as well as wedding and banquet facilities.

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About the Author

Charu Suri has been writing articles on travel since 2005. Her work has appeared in magazines such as "Simply the Best" and "U.S. Airways Magazine," as well as various online publications. Suri received a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University.

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